diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index d73a9de..c0a3127 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -47,14 +47,14 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
         <HeroSplit
           title="Where Comfort Meets Craft."
           description="An elevated gathering space in the heart of Old Town — artisan baking, refined comfort food, and unforgettable moments under one roof."
-          background={{ variant: "blurBottom" }}
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
           buttons={[
             { text: "Reserve a Table", href: "#contact" },
             { text: "Explore the Experience", href: "#experience" }
           ]}
           imageSrc="https://pixabay.com/get/gfae6f9da21a85b0ffbf1845104a37736ae058011498d54ee4ecff68587066d1397dc495cd76c16cce33b6ff002bfc129cbe6dc954c346039296a02d298330a07_1280.jpg"
           imageAlt="Luxurious dining interior at Ginger and Baker"
-          mediaAnimation="entrance-slide"
+          mediaAnimation="slide-up"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />
       </div>
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           icon={Sparkles}
           imageSrc="https://pixabay.com/get/g33b87e7c44b8c5e95c2ee22c5e2efda101e20b4be45a53e2619c9edf9ddbfe071c4a62d98650ae1aa81397347cb2a3f027b45ea1cdfe95663713a256a679161c_1280.jpg"
           imageAlt="Cozy restaurant interior with seating"
-          mediaAnimation="entrance-slide"
+          mediaAnimation="slide-up"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />
       </div>
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { icon: Building, title: "Historic Atmosphere", description: "A beautifully restored space that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new, inviting you to linger." },
             { icon: CloudSun, title: "Rooftop & Outdoor Dining", description: "Experience breathtaking sunsets, fresh air, and the unique charm of Old Town Fort Collins." }
           ]}
-          animationType="entrance-slide"
+          animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { id: "cocktail-bar", brand: "Ginger and Baker", name: "Curated Craft Cocktails", price: "Drink List", rating: 5, reviewCount: "Expertly Crafted", imageSrc: "https://pixabay.com/get/gca454cf78096d9d3c71b834a59b6e4de0c93164e3f4960131ddd7085cc50ef612857e30cb8c310aaf86cf6c647dfb87933d3dc7993dada145276290fb10c1b98_1280.jpg", imageAlt: "Professional bartender mixing a craft cocktail" }
           ]}
           gridVariant="uniform-all-items-equal"
-          animationType="entrance-slide"
+          animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { id: "weddings", tag: "Wedding Packages", price: "Custom Quote", period: "", description: "Realize your dream wedding in our unique, multi-level venue with dedicated support every step of the way.", button: { text: "Book an Event", href: "#contact" }, featuresTitle: "Key Inclusions:", features: ["Full-service Event Coordination", "Indoor & Rooftop Options", "Exclusive Bridal Suite Access", "Customized Menus & Drinks"] },
             { id: "private-dinners", tag: "Private Gatherings", price: "Custom Quote", period: "", description: "Host intimate dinners and special occasions with tailored services and curated experiences.", button: { text: "Book an Event", href: "#contact" }, featuresTitle: "Key Inclusions:", features: ["Personalized Menu Planning", "Dedicated Event Staff", "Flexible Space Arrangements", "Audio-Visual Support"] }
           ]}
-          animationType="entrance-slide"
+          animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />